AZ Republican National Committeeman Bruce Ash: Hoping this email is one of many 80th birthday greetings to our friend and constant ally—Frosty Taylor!! Here’s wishing you a sweet year filled with happiness, good health and surrounded by those who love you.

Thank’s To All of You for the beautiful 80th birthday messages, flowers, cards, gifts and invitations to lunch that have been delivered over the past several days. Ash’s message and a card/personal message from former Gov Jane Brewer were the first to come in. – ft.

Chris Campbell attended the Young Republican National Federation Spring meeting in Boston last week.

Gila County Republican Committee Chairman Gary Morris reports that he and Andy McKinney, President of the Rim Country Republican Club, are continuing their monthly one-hour radio show on Payson radio 1420 AM. During last year’s campaign season they were on the radio weekly talking about Republican issues and interviewing a large number of Republican candidates. He believes the radio show helped achieve some historic election results in November. Following the election they are now doing a monthly one-hour show at 9am, the second Monday. Morris believes radio talk show is an efficient way to communicate successes of the Trump Administration and the Republican Congress and suggests other chairman seek out radio time with their local radio stations.

The Pima County GOP “Border Security Panel Luncheon”, featuring Pima County Sheriff Napier, Pinal County Sheriff Lamb and Cochise County Sheriff Dannels, is scheduled at 11:30 am., Sat., May 20 at the Mountain Oyster Club, 6400 E ElDoprado Circle in Tucson. $32 per person or $60 per couple (includes lunch). Tickets on at www.PIMAGOP.org

Activist Annette Shuford: “I want to put war mongerers John McCain and Lindsey Graham on the front lines in Syria. As decoy targets. To draw enemy fire away from US troops...”

LD21 Senate Judy Musgrove Burges: “Thank you Seeing Red Arizona for much of the following article. "The Arizona Republic made much ado of the fact that its endorsement of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race was an aberration. After all, it claims to be a conservative newspaper. Still it said “Hillary Clinton was the only choice to move America ahead” despite her “flaws.” “Flaws?” The newspaper has obviously mastered the art of understatement. Arizonans, too smart to believe such absurdities, voted for Donald Trump --- who won the state by 91,234 votes, carrying 11 of the 15 counties. Trump took all 11 electoral votes. On his powerful coattails, Republicans increased their force in state legislatures across the country, controlling both chambers in 32 states, leaving Democrats at their lowest level since the Civil War. The GOP increased its majority of governorships. The U.S. House and Senate are both majority Republican." If Laurie Roberts made a difference in anyone's mind, I might care what trash she espoused in her gossip column. She has forgotten the trade of real journalism. Such a sad day that this once great paper is fast sinking into history. Down, down, down into a forgotten abyss printing articles that rank with The Globe or Enquirer. No wonder Seeing Red Arizona writes about the Arizona Republic being on life support and refusing to take their meds.

AFP AZ Director Tom Jenney: The Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity wants to express its gratitude to all of the people who made this week's legislative victory possible, creating universal eligibility for Arizona's system of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). ESA expansion in Arizona was the most important school choice battle in the country in 2017 (more about the reform HERE), giving families from all backgrounds greater access to the educational resources that work best for them, introducing more competition into Arizona's education marketplace, and putting more pressure on our underperforming district schools to improve. Many people made contributed to the victory:-- First, our AFP-Arizona staff and volunteers who went door canvassing with us or made phonebank calls for ESA expansion, including: Aaron, Alex, Bill, Brian, Catherine, Eileen, Fernando, Gonzo, Jacob, Jacek and his crew, Jaimie, Jason, Jennifer, Kasey, Kim, Leslie, Linda, Mallory, the Matts, Mike, Paul, Seth, Stephen and Swannee. (My apologies for omitting any other superstars!) -- Second, all of YOU activists out there who made calls or sent emails in response to our alerts. Your actions helped to build and secure support for the passage of the reform before and during a very contentious legislative session. -- Third, all the partners in our coalition, including the good people at the American Federation for Children, the Arizona Catholic Conference, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, the Cato Institute, the Center for Arizona Policy, the Foundation for Excellence in Education, the Goldwater Institute and the Institute for Justice. (Again, my apologies for omissions!) -- Finally, and crucially, the brave elected officials who stood up for Arizona children in the face of brutal pressure by the vested interests (mainly, teacher union activists and school district cronies): Governor Doug Ducey, Senate President Steve Yarbrough, House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, bill sponsors Senator Debbie Lesko and Representative John Allen, and the 16 Senators and 31 Representatives who voted Yes in the third read votes on Thursday. ESA battle HERE. Apply for an Empowerment Scholarship Account HERE. Contact: tjenney@afphq.org

Board of Supervisors Bill Gates and the Maricopa County Flood Control team recently visited Cave Buttes Dam while on a tour of the Flood Control District.

Open Conversation with Supervisor Bill Gates Office about NewRiver/Desert Hills/ Anthem areas is scheduled between noon and 2 pm., Tues., April 18 at theDaisy Mountain Fire Department, 43814 N. New River Road, New River, AZ 85087.

East Valley Legislative Districts will meet at 7 pm., Thurs., April 20 in the sanctuary at Tri-City Baptist Church, 211 W Germann Road in Chandler with Congressman Andy Biggs. Open to PCs and guest only. Contact: Chr Bert Moll at az.ld17chairman@gmail.com

LD17 will meet at 7 pm., Tues., April 25 in the Seminary Building at the Tri-City Baptist Church, 2211 W Germann Road., Chandler, AZ 85286. They regularly meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

The “Red/White & Blue Revolution Rally” for President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence is scheduled between 11 am – 4 pm at the State Capitol in Phoenix. Information Click Here

If You Are Interested in sitting at the LD17 table at the Arizona Gov's Prayer Breakfast Click Here

Volunteers Are Needed for Ahwatukee Republican Women and LD18 Spring Fling Voter Registration and PC Recruitment Event – following the Easter Parade on Sat., April 15 in Ahwatukee Community Park, NW Warner/40th Street. Shifts run between 11 am until 5 pm. At least 5,000 residents are expected to visit the Spring Fling for entertainment, carnival rides, games, Easter Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, merchant and craft booths including food and drink. Contact Ed Pellegrino at 602-363-2253.

Supervisor Bill Gates mentioned the Margaret T Hance Park in a recent newsletter – which brought back a lot of pleasant memories of former Mayor Margaret Hance (R) during the 70s. Briefs still gets a tickle when remembering being seated next to Mayor Margie one evening, when she nudged me with her elbow and pointed to her shoes… she was wearing one black shoe and one white shoe. We laughed about it for many years. - ft

Mobilization of Conservatives (MOC) in Prescott is planning a counter demonstration to support President Donald Trump between 1-2 pm on Tues. April 11 at 122 N Cortez Street (Bulleri Bld). This is a counter demonstration to the “Resist Trump Tuesdays which is Anti Trump. Please bring your pro America and Pro Trump gear and signs. Facebook: Mobilization of Conservatives Contact: Myrna Lieberman at MOC1776@GMAIL.com

Wickenburg School District Administrator Howard Carlson has announced that the badly needed new school buses should be arriving soon. They will be on display in late April in Wickenburg. He’s even offering rides. More on that later.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, April 10

Pima County District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy will kick off a 1:30 pm., community forum. hosted by the Green Valley Council at West Center, 11111 S Green Valley Drive. A brief overview, annual report and a discussion about budgetary considerations will be followed by a question-answer session. Refreshments will be served. Read more

Gabriela “Gabby" Saucedo Mercer will address the Western Pinal County Chapter of the Arizona Republican Assembly at 6:30 pm. at 408 N. Sacaton St. #2 in Casa Grande, AZ. Mercer was born and raised in Mexico, immigrated legally to the USA in 1986 and became a Naturalized Citizen on July 3, 1991. She left the work force in the Aerospace Industry in 1992 in order to raise her three children and continue her education. She has held positions of leadership within the Republican Party in Pima County and the state party – including past 2nd vice chairman and currently the AZGOP Secretary. In 2012 and again in 2014 she ran Congress against Raul Grijalva (D) in CD3. Gabby has been involved with the Republican Party in Pima County as well as the State Party. She has held several elected offices and currently serves as the AZ GOP Secretary. AZRA Meetings are Free, donations accepted. Contact: Nancy Hawkins at nancydist3@gmail.com

LD 29 Republican Committee - 7 pm at Genie G's restaurant, 7349 W Indian School Rd. Social time starts at 6:30. If you want to eat dinner, please arrive early so the meeting can begin at 7. Contact Chairman Alan Gaugert, ld29chairman@gmail.com 623.330.3622.

Tues, April 11

Sun Lakes Republicans - 6:30 pm., in the Arizona Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 S Sun Lakes Blvd in Sun Lakes to hear Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan address “Safeguarding Our State Elections.” Congressman Andy Biggs or his District Director Greg Safsten will give a national update and Rep Jeff Weninger will provide a state legislative update. Contact: Chairman Mike Tennant at 480-802-0178.

Mobilization of Conservatives (MOC) in Prescott is planning a counter demonstration to support President Donald Trump between 1-2 pm at 122 N Cortez Street (Bulleri Bld). This is a counter demonstration to the “Resist Trump Tuesdays which is Anti Trump. Please bring your pro America and Pro Trump gear and signs. Facebook: Mobilization of Conservatives. Contact: Myrna Lieberman at MOC1776@GMAIL.com

Congressman Andy Biggs Town Hall at 7 pm., at “Without Walls Church, 1303 W Lindsay Road in Mesa. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Due to limited space, only CD5 constituents will be accommodated. RSVP toaz05.townhalls@mail.house.govand include name, address, and email of each person attending.

Reservations Are Due at midnight for the Palo Verde Republican Women’s Club 11:30 am, Wed, April 19 luncheon at Grayhawk Golf Club, Fairway House, 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway. Check in at 11 am. Carolyn Lynch, expert in privacy, cyber security and criminal law, will address the group. Brion Crum, of Caliber Management Company, and Kelly Laurich, Manager of Fisher House of Tucson will provide a program. RSVP at pvrwlunch111@yahoo.com They take check, cash or credit card at the door.

Friday, April 14

Congressman Andy Biggs Town Hall - 7 pm at Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Rm, 25601 N Sunlakes Blvd in Chandler. Due to limited space, the meetings are open to CD5 residents only. Advanced RSVP required. RSVP to az05.townhalls@mail.house.gov. include name, address, and email of each person attending.

Saturday, APRIL 15

Secretary of State Michele Reagan will be the speaker at the Sat., April 15 Fountain Hills Republican Club meeting in the Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. The program will start promptly at 9 a.m. with a Meet & Greet/social Period/Check-in with breakfast snacks starting at 8:30 a.m.

Volunteers Are Needed for Ahwatukee Republican Women and LD18 Spring Fling Voter Registration and PC Recruitment Event – following the Easter Parade on Sat., April 15 in Ahwatukee Community Park, NW Warner/40th Street. Shifts run between 11 am until 5 pm. At least 5,000 residents are expected to visit the Spring Fling for entertainment, carnival rides, games, Easter Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, merchant and craft booths including food and drink. Contact Ed Pellegrino at 602-363-2253.